Posts Tagged ‘diversity equity & inclusion’
Unleashing societal and image impact: A glimpse into Kozminski University’s journey through BSIS Reassessment
The transformative journey of an institution is marked by not just its academic endeavours but also its commitment to societal development and the image it projects to the world. At Kozminski University (KU), we found these dimensions intertwined in a symbiotic manner. Our experiences with the BSIS assessment and recent reassessment processes accentuated this perspective.…
Read MoreWalking the talk on social value with Sankar Sivarajah, University of Bradford School of Management
The University of Bradford School of Management’s Dean, Sankar Sivarajah, speaks about his mission at the institution. Thank you so much for joining us in this interview. Before we dive in, please could you introduce yourself? I am Sankar Sivarajah, Dean of the School of Management and a Professor of Technology Management and Circular Economy…
Read MoreOpportunities for business schools to give back to local communities
To help disadvantaged school students continue in education, Bénédicte Dulaquais, Deputy General Manager of NEOMA Business School’s Operations Department, takes a closer look at the school’s impressive initiative. Here are her words: Established in 2008, the Cordées de la Réussite aims to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in France, helping them pursue their studies in…
Read MoreUnique opportunity to connect your students with global inclusive employers
EFMD Global Fairs by Highered, the largest virtual career fair for students and alumni, is taking place between 18-20th October. Similar to last year, where more than 12,000 students and alumni participated, the 3-day event hosted by Highered will bring together talent from the EFMD school network and connect them with employers. As part of…
Read MoreIs there a cost-of-studying crisis? Business education provides financial aid
In an effort to prevent student dropouts, address the cost-of-living crisis and see how institutions are practising what they preach, Stephanie Mullins and Alexandre Lopez from specialist business education PR consultancy BlueSky Education take a look at the financial support available within business education. Students must be able to afford the likes of rent, study…
Read More2021 EFMD Case Writing Competition winners interview series: Women in business
EFMD encourages and rewards innovative and impactful cases in management development each year. This year again brought an exceptional variety of winning cases across various industries. We interviewed the winners to find out more about their motivation, inspiration and significant challenges. The following interview is with Adam Steinbach of the University of South Carolina, the…
Read MoreDevelopment of society and its country is the main commitment of FDC: Imagine Brazil
This Member Spotlight highlights Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC) and its social initiative, Imagine Brazil, which seeks to inspire and mobilise the development of a fairer, more prosperous Brazilian society. Thank you to Viviane Barreto, Executive Director of the International Advisory Council (IAC) & Associate Dean for Global Strategy, for the contribution. For over 45 years, the…
Read MoreNew scholarship to increase diversity in business education launched by GMAC
As business schools identify and support the true value of diversity, GMAC demonstrates how to walk the talk with the launch of a new scholarship. The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has launched a brand new scholarship, the GMATTM Talent and Opportunity Scholarship for 10 European business school applicants, aimed at improving inclusion in graduate management…
Read MoreGordon Institute of Business Science: A wholesale partnership ethos
This Member Spotlight highlights Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in South Africa and its focus on collaborative partnerships in business, society and sustainability. Thank you to Interim Dean Morris Mthombeni for his recent participation in the EFMD Deans & Directors Conference and Luleka Mzamo, Communications Manager & Acumen Magazine Managing Editor of GIBS, for their…
Read MoreEleven innovative business school scholarships
With many business schools keen to widen participation, communications experts Stephanie Mullins and Peter Remon from specialist business education PR consultancy BlueSky Education explore some of the most diverse scholarships offered in the industry. Business education can be a significant investment of both time and money – and business schools don’t want that to deter candidates. With this in mind,…
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